- Focus on sleep
- Client-centred
- Practical steps
About Emma
Emma Farrimond is a counsellor who helps people facing sleep problems, stress, anxiety and low self-worth. She uses straightforward conversation to work out what’s causing sleeplessness and what practical steps could help. She speaks plainly and aims to make the process easy to understand for worried parents and busy people.
Emma trained in counselling and psychotherapy and has worked in the UK for 14 years. She has supported people in employee assistance programmes and voluntary sector services, including bereavement and domestic violence work. She also set up a counselling service for parents and carers of young children and has run a private practice since 2014.
In sessions she adapts her style to the person in front of her. She draws on client-centred ways of working to listen and prioritise what matters to the individual. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and test small behaviour changes.
Emma brings practical experience supporting people through life changes such as separation, career shifts and chronic illness. She can help with anger, grief, codependency and feelings of emptiness alongside sleep difficulties. Her approach aims to be respectful, sensitive and focused on manageable steps.
Her professional registration is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she practises from the United Kingdom. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How Emma’s approaches work online
Emma draws on client-centred practice to prioritise the client’s concerns and pace. This means sessions begin with careful listening and follow the individual’s priorities, whether that is sleep, anxiety or managing grief.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behaviour changes. CBT-style work can be useful for sleep problems, anxiety and building daily routines that support rest.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Emma will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit your needs and goals. That choice is reviewed over time, so changes can be made if something is not helping.
If you are considering online work, check the session formats offered before booking to confirm what is possible. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. The therapist will help plan practical steps you can use between sessions to improve sleep and manage stress.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Emma help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and sleep difficulties. Additional areas include chronic pain, relationship strain, trauma and coping with life changes.
How would she approach my sleep problems?
Emma listens to your sleep history and day-to-day routines, then suggests small, practical changes to test. She combines a client-centred way of working with cognitive behavioural ideas to address thoughts and behaviours that affect rest.
What is her background and experience?
She has 14 years of experience in the UK, including employee assistance programmes, voluntary sector bereavement and domestic violence services, and a private practice since 2014.
What professional credentials does she hold?
Emma is MBACP registered and holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Philosophy and postgraduate diplomas in Professional Counselling (Integrative) and Applied Criminal Justice & Criminology.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is based in the United Kingdom and does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.